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Supervisory Program Manager
Transportation Security Administration · Posted 10 days ago
On-site Springfield, VA $169K – $205K Apply by Jun 23, 2026 Program Management ENTJESTJ MarketingOperations
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The Aviation and International Policy (A&IP) Division for Strategy, Policy, and Engagement (SP&E) is primarily responsible for establishing and maintaining a network of aviation transportation sector partners for the purposes of facilitating cohesive and consistent communications related to security within the aviation industry.
What You'll Do
- →The incumbent serves as a Supervisory Program Manager (Director for International Policy) for the Aviation and International Policy (A&IP) Division.
- →Duties include but are not limited to: Supervises subordinate managers and staff, providing direction, performance feedback, and professional development.
- →Ensures effective resource allocation, adherence to personnel policies, and fosters a high-performing team environment.
- →Assists the Executive Director, A&IP, in formulating, developing, and implementing aviation and international transportation security policies, standards, and regulatory requirements.
- →Coordinates with internal and external stakeholders to ensure policies align with TSA and international standards.
- →Builds and maintains relationships with aviation industry operators, advisory groups, and international counterparts.
- →Facilitates information sharing, intelligence exchange, and collaborative policy development to address sector risks and vulnerabilities.
- →Oversees the administration and delivery of aviation security programs and initiatives.
- →Monitors program effectiveness, conducts audits, and recommends improvements to ensure compliance and measurable risk reduction.
- →Supports the Executive Director, A&IP, in developing and executing strategic plans, performance metrics, and operational objectives.
- →Coordinates with TSA components to ensure consistent and integrated approaches to aviation security.
- →Prepares briefings, reports, and presentations for senior leadership, including the Assistant Administrator and Deputy Assistant Administrator for Strategy, Policy, and Engagement.
- →Keeps leadership apprised of operational status, emerging challenges, and program outcomes.
- →Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- ✓You must possess U.S.
- ✓Citizenship or be a U.S.
- ✓You must have reached the minimum age (18) at the time of application.
- ✓You must complete a favorable Background Investigation (BI).
- ✓Selective Service registration is required.
- ✓You must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information Clearance.
- ✓This position is subject to the pre-employment/pre-appointment and random drug testing provisions of TSA's Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Program.
- ✓You may be required to complete a one-year Supervisory Trial Period.
- ✓If you fail to meet the conditions of employment or any other pre-employment requirements, such as missing any of the scheduled appointments, the hiring agency may rescind their tentative offer of employment.
- ✓Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for TSA to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions.
- ✓Any offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will be consistent with all applicable authorities, including Presidential Memoranda, Executive Orders, interpretive U.S.
- ✓Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and U.S.
- ✓Office of Personnel Management (OPM) guidance, and Office of Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring.
- ✓These authorities are subject to change.
Benefits
- ★DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including: health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays.
- ★Other benefits may include flexible work schedules; telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers.
- ★DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities.
- ★For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any Federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.
- ★Employees who transfer to TSA from an agency that allows employees to maintain an annual leave balance higher than the maximum accumulation for the appointed position will have their leave ceiling set to the maximum accumulation for the appointed position (e.g., United States duty location - 240 hours, foreign duty location - 360 hours, or TSES position - 720 hours).
- ★TSA will not make a monetary payment for any leave forfeited under these circumstances.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 3eea8028-cffb-4072-a1a3-98dfc1951476
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